Snacks and Food During Co-Op

A fellowship table is provided each week where families are welcome to bring something to share. We provided a sign up sheet for anyone who feels led to share a treat. It is not required to bring something or sign up. Additionally, you do not have be on the sign up sheet in order to bring something. If you happen to have an abundance of something at home and would like to bring it, you are welcome to.

•  Snacks are not permitted during co-op class periods, in the classrooms. If a child needs a snack it must be something small and quick and eaten in the gym and between class periods. There are 5 minutes between classes for a bathroom break, drink, and snack. Students must be in class on time without their snack. This is to prevent messes in every classroom that require a lot of clean up work afterwards.
• This excludes classes that are specifically designed around food.
• If you would like to include food as a part of your class or lesson, please double-check with leadership at least one week in advance.
• Sometimes our classes are centered around food or occasionally have food during a lesson. We do not expect teachers, parents, or anyone else to provide for each child's allergies, sensitives, preferences, or other dietary needs. We may consider a “No nut policy”, but if there are needs beyond that, the child's parent is responsible for communicating with the co-teachers and providing their own acceptable alternative if desired.
• Water bottles are strongly encouraged for children.
• Food is not permitted in the sanctuary.

Families are encouraged to bring a lunch for each child. We will have fellowship and lunch after classes.